Aplite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Trachyandesite

The general Aplite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Aplite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Trachyandesite

The history of Aplite and Trachyandesite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Aplite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

Aplite and Trachyandesite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Aplite and Trachyandesite. In this section, you will know about Aplite and Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Aplite is Iran whereas Origin of Trachyandesite is Indonesia. It is interesting to know the name of Aplite and Trachyandesite discoverer. The discoverer of Aplite and Trachyandesite are Unknown.

Etymology of Aplite and Trachyandesite

Along with Aplite and Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Trachyandesite. Etymology of Aplite and Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Trachyandesite. The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Trachyandesite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Trachyandesite are listed below.

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock